Buyer

Barclay Meade

Posted a day ago, valid for 21 days

Poole, Dorset BH15 3TE, England

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

A global mechanical engineering business is seeking a Buyer with procurement experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with technical drawings and possess MRP/ERP literacy.
The Buyer will report to a Procurement Manager and focus on direct materials, components, and services for mechanical and flow control equipment.
The role requires analytical and negotiation skills, along with the ability to read engineering drawings, and a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Global mechanical engineering business require a Buyer. Applicants need procurement experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment, be comfortable working with technical drawings, MRP/ERP literacy and a positive, pro-active outlook.

The Buyer will join a team of Buyers and Senior Buyers reporting to a Procurement Manager. The Buyer will undertake procurement activity in-line with MRP requirements and broader strategic business objectives. The focus of the procurement will predominately be on direct materials, components and services used in the manufacture of mechanical and flow control equipment.

Specific duties of the Buyer include:

Purchasing in-line with MRP and driving suppliers against OTD/OTIF metrics
Scheduling and Re-scheduling of MRP orders
Supplier relationship management activities - review meetings, visits etc.
Analysis of procurement department data to drive activities and shape broader procurement strategies
Support cost saving, supplier rationalisation and inventory reduction objectives
Participate in LEAN and CI initiatives within the procurement function

Buyer applicants should meet the following criteria:

Purchasing, Procurement or Buyer experience
Analytical and negotiation skills
Ability to read engineering drawings
MRP / ERP literacy
Previous experience working in a manufacturing or engineering business

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